Pledge of Allegiance

The pledge of allegiance states “One Nation... with Liberty and Justice for all, (4 USC Sec. 4).” These strong words are stated daily by people around the United States in allegiance to the flag of the United States of America. Such strong and meaningful words that do not include the actions by most of those in the land of the “free”. America is seen as one of the greatest countries in the worlds being advanced in technology, politics, business and, being a place seen to be a land of opportunity…

My Life: I was the first child in my family. My parents, Ed and Tammy Viviano, had been married a little over a year when I was brought into the world. I was born at Wilson Hospital in Binghamton, NY. When I was brought home from the hospital I was taken to the small town of Afton N.Y, which I have called home for the past 23 years. From the day I was born I was a part of different systems that already existed in the world. Systems Theory: Systems theory is a way of assessing someone’s…

Religion in Schools Texas is one of the only states that permits a Moment of Silence. Other states restrict such an institution in schools, as religion in schools is often provokes controversies. Many incidents of religious overtones and connections in schools have been challenged, including simple things such as a moment of silence, Christmas displays, and sayings such as “God Bless America”. Religious expression in schools is an important demonstration of one’s beliefs falls within legal…

In the United States of America’s Pledge of Allegiance, it is stated that there is “… liberty and justice for all” (????). Thomas Jefferson stated in the Declaration of Independence that “all men are created equal” (???). And yet, throughout U.S. history, blacks have endured slavery, segregation, mob attacks, discrimination, and injustice simply because of their race. “Race, the idea that the human species is divided into distinct groups on the basis of inherited physical and behavioral…

Freedom of speech, freedom of religion, freedom from want, and freedom from fear- we have heard these our entire lives. These are some of the aspects of what being an American citizen consists of. Some might ask what being an American really is, if written into words being an American citizen would be having freedom to express ourselves freely. As Americans we are all looked at as equals, no matter what the race, sex, or religion of a person is. We have the privilege to wake up every morning,…

Rosie the Riveter was an icon during World War Two. She started off as propaganda to gain women’s attention to persuade them to come work in the factories while their men were away at war. She soon turned into the face of women factory workers all over the nation, giving them an image of strength and determination that they did not have at home. Throughout the war, Americans came together as one nation to defend it from those who sought to destroy it. After the war was over, again we came…

Responsibilities to America “In the long run, we shape our lives, and we shape ourselves. The process never ends until we die. And the choices we make are ultimately our own responsibility.” - Eleanor Roosevelt. I feel Eleanor Roosevelt's’ quote really ties together the point of having responsibility. The moment in our lives when we take responsibility is the moment when we can mold our future. We argue with ourselves everyday about our obligations and we will until we die but ultimately…

the development of this country. People all have their own opinions on what their responsibility as an American is. It is all what you believe in and how you think you can help your country. Imagine that you were the only one to stand during the pledge with your hand on your heart. Everyone's eyes are beating down on you as if you were doing something wrong, but you still had the courage to do so. You had the courage to do so because you believed that was your duty as an American. My…

interprets the concept of patriotism in a different way. While many people can grasp an understanding of the term, only few can genuinely admit that they are patriotic. In my opinion, patriotism is so much more than a simple, daily recitation of The Pledge of Allegiance. It is an undying, vehement devotion to a country that someone can proudly call their home. One cannot just proclaim that they are patriotic, they must prove their attachment to a nation by demonstrating loyalty. September 11,…

replenish the earth, and subdue it…” (Genesis 1:28) He wants you to have children and with gay marriage this is impossible. Another part that I see is wrong is one of the most famous quotes that you hear today is “one nation under God” (The Pledge of Allegiance). This is what our nation was founded on and when people disrespect this by supporting and practicing gay marriage, it makes our whole country look bad because this is not going on in any other places around the world like it is here in…